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Helena bed and breakfast offers history, pride, piano, family ties, fun and location
The Barrister Bed and Breakfast in Helena offers a warm, history filled stay in a stately mansion near the cathedral. BROTHER AND SISTER...

Christene Meyers
Oct 14, 20145 min read
Dog loving writer discovers her happy disorder is genetic
Cookie with Nick and Nora on a walk in Davis, Calif., during which time she embraced her genetic dog disorder. ABIDING LOVE OF CANINES IS...

Christene Meyers
Oct 10, 20144 min read
Terrific autumn road trip yields surprises, critters, quiet and, pardon the cliche, quality time!
Fall blankets the Teton Range with splendid colors. It's not to late to plan a trip. Teton Village and Jackson await! This tranquil...

Christene Meyers
Oct 7, 20143 min read
Wild, wonderful Wapiti offers adventure, romance, good food and a gorgeous get-away
The Wapiti Valley offers a beautiful drive in splendid fall weather, with changing colors, elk on the move and more. FALL ROAD TRIP IS...

Christene Meyers
Oct 3, 20144 min read
Rootin' tootin' Jackson Hole Playhouse has fun while preserving colorful theatrical history
Jackson Hole Playhouse, at age 99, is a year younger than the town. Here, in the rain, it's a nostalgic, pretty sight. STORY By...

Christene Meyers
Sep 30, 20143 min read


Livingston's Murray Hotel captures old west charm, adds contemporary luxury and fine food next door
The Murray's classic style includes nods to Montana and the west, with a contemporary flair. Elegance, comfort and western...

Christene Meyers
Sep 26, 20144 min read
Queen Mary turns 80 this week, and we're all invited to her birthday in Long Beach
Commodore Everette Hoard welcomes the public aboard the Queen Mary this Friday for an 80th birthday party. HAIL AND LONG LIVE THE LOVELY...

Christene Meyers
Sep 23, 20144 min read
Montana autumn: Breathtaking Beartooths, stunning Tetons call
AUTUMN COMES TO THE NORTHERN ROCKIES OFFERING SPLENDID PHOTOS, SUNNY HIKING, FROST ON THE PUMPKIN BUT WARMTH IN OUR HEARTS At top, the...

Christene Meyers
Sep 19, 20143 min read
Guess who's coming to dinner? Here are the bear facts
This Montana visitor may be a grizzly -- we can't quite see a hump. Several neighbors spotted him recently. The nearby Nye Church in...

Christene Meyers
Sep 16, 20143 min read
Red Lodge retreat: glorious haven and the Pollard's the place
HISTORIC HOTEL LURES VACATIONERS FOR A DAY, A WEEK OR A FINE MEAL The venerable Pollard, with the year's first snow, welcomes visitors...

Christene Meyers
Sep 12, 20143 min read
Sunlight Basin: Scenic highway climbs through fields of wildflowers, gorgeous rock formations
The aptly named Sunlight Basin is aglow in autumn as the colors change and the air grows crisp and cool. CHIEF JOSEPH HIGHWAY PROVIDES...

Christene Meyers
Sep 9, 20143 min read
Rip roaring Cody, Wyoming, where Buffalo Bill lives on in spirit
Cody's historic main street is showy. Old west charm, world class museum, bar hopping, great food, fun hotels and treats of the natural...

Christene Meyers
Sep 6, 20143 min read
Reap the relaxing rewards of road trips with a few pointers
Road trip to the top of the world: last week, up the Beartooth Pass on the famed Cooke City Highway. John Steinbeck had Charley, and...

Christene Meyers
Sep 2, 20144 min read
Hunter Peak Lodge reminds of homesteading days, a trip back in time
ENTERPRISING COUPLE OFFERS PEACE, WHOLESOME FOOD IN GORGEOUS SETTING The pristine wilderness area of the Hunter Peak Ranch is a...

Christene Meyers
Aug 29, 20143 min read
Montana Jack's for fabulous food, entertainment and stunning views
Jack and Ann Mowell, right, contributed\ money, class and enthusiasm into putting Montana Jacks on the map! JACKS'S DELIVERS GOOD...

Christene Meyers
Aug 27, 20143 min read
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